Michael joined the Schwartz Brothers Restaurants team in 1998. He brings expertise to his department with his experience as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Cucina! Cucina!, Inc®. Michael's previous employers include the Marriott Corporation, the Saga Corporation and American Restaurant Group, all owners during his 27 years with Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Restaurants. Michael and his team provide Schwartz Brothers Restaurants team members with a working atmosphere that promotes fair and equitable treatment as well as individual and family benefit programs.

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants comprises three Daniel's Broilers, Chandler's Crabhouse, Gretchen's Shoebox Express, Schwartz Brothers Bakery, Columbia River Bakery, Schwartz Brothers Catering and Daniel's Catering.

Michael is on the Board of Directors for the Washington Restaurant Association.